following suit

VERB

imitate what someone else is doing

Synonyms

WEAK

follow in the footsteps of follow the example of jump on the bandwagon

Example Sentences

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Whatever is in store for him next, Watson says he "definitely will" be tuning in, and it's likely many other fans will be following suit.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The Gunners' success caught the attention of the league, with most teams following suit this season, notably Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

While the selloff was originally concentrated at the front end, long-end yields are now following suit, ANZ says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Baghdad had already said it was cutting output because of the crisis, with Kuwait and kingpin Saudi Arabia following suit.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

As if they’d twirl in circles, arm in arm, with Lovey catching a boy’s eyes for a second on every revolution and Cora following suit.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead